Turkey’s Marine Parks “Encircle” Kastellorizo, Prompting Greek Response

Turkey’s proposed marine parks in the Aegean and eastern Mediterranean have drawn a sharp response from Greece, with Athens warning that the initiative is a geopolitical move aimed at undermining Greek rights—particularly around Kastellorizo. Greek officials argue Ankara is using “environmental” measures to advance disputed maritime claims and expand control over areas Athens considers international waters or part of the Greek continental shelf. Turkey, meanwhile, frames the parks as conservation efforts while stressing they cross its “red lines,” heightening tensions between the two NATO allies.